Edward Francis Wells (fl. 1897-1938)
| Artist Name | Edward Francis Wells (fl. 1897-1938) |
|---|---|
| Title | Portrait of Brian De Lolme Bullock |
| Description | This absolutely charming Edwardian portrait oil painting is by noted artist Edward Francis Wells. Painted in 1908, the sitter is Brian de Lolme Bullock as a six year old boy. (See his details below artist's biography.) It is a standing half length portrait of Brian resting his hands on a post, dressed in a green sweater and red cap. A landscape cam be seen beyond him with cattle in a field. It's a very sweet portrait with great detail and brushwork and an excellent example of a British Edwardian oil painting by Wells. Signed and dated 1908 lower left. |
| Provenance | By descent in the sitter's family. Chapman Bros London |
| Medium | Oil on canvas/panel |
| Size | 20 x 30 inches |
| Frame | Housed in a beautiful gilt acorn frame by Chapman Bros London, 37 inches by 27 inches and in good condition. |
| Condition | Good |
| Biography | Edward Francis Wells (Exh. 1897-1938). Portrait and landscape painter. Studied slade school and RA schools (Creswick prize 1899). Travelled in Italty, Corsica and Switzerland. London address 1897 and 1938. Milton Abbas, Blandford Dorset 1914. Exhibited: Dudley Gallery and New Dudley Gallery 33, Walker gallery Liverpool 1, London Salon 10, Royal Academy 8, Royal Hibernian Academy 3, Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours 7, Royal Institute of Oil Painters 1, Walker's Gallery London 95. Sitter: Brian de Lolme Bullock (1902-1978) born in Yeovil, Somerset on 4 Jun 1902 to Harry Alfred Bullock and Pauline Mary Eleanor Adolphy. Brian de Lolme Bullock married Miriam E Bullock (Nee Bird). He passed away on 5 Sep 1978 in Gillingham Dorset. |
| Price | £3750 |
